Carolina Gull vs Grappa
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Carolina Gull belongs to the green-grey family and Grappa to the grey family. Carolina Gull (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Grappa (LRV 9), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Carolina Gull runs green while Grappa is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Carolina Gull vs Grappa Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Gull on one side and Grappa on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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